The Heaven Answer Book

The Lord Jesus has given us the spirit of joy as one of the marks of a true believer, to make our time on earth worthwhile, and to remind us to keep our eyes focused on the promise of Heaven. Our certainty of Heaven also makes a difference because we are in touch with Heaven right now. Few people have ever had the honor of speaking with a king, much less visiting him in his kingdom. But as believers in Christ, we don’t have to wait until we die to have an audience with the King of kings in Heaven. We have access to Him now—on earth. When our hearts are surrendered totally to the will of God, then we delight in seeing Him use us in any way He pleases. Our prospects seem brighter when we’re looking up for His direction. Our plans and desires begin to agree with His, and we accept His direction in our lives. Our sense of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment in life increases no matter what the circumstances, if we are in the center of God’s will. Every day we live has meaning and purpose.

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